Public Labs Across Brazil Can Now Join Inmetro’s ProdIQ Accreditation Program

Public institutions throughout Brazil can now voluntarily join the ProdIQ Program, which promotes the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories and supports professional training.

Lagoa Dourada Recognized as Sustainable City by ABNT

Lagoa Dourada, a municipality of about 12,000 people in Minas Gerais, has been officially recognized as a Sustainable City by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).

Brazil Publishes Key Standard to Manage Climate Change Risks

ABNT has published a new national standard to help organizations assess and respond to climate-related risks.

New FSC Standard Advances Sustainable Forest Management in Brazil

A new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard for natural forests in Brazil will take effect on October 1, 2025, aiming to improve biodiversity protection, Indigenous rights, and small producer inclusion.

Inmetro Expands Brazil’s Quality Infrastructure With 15 New Projects in 2025

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) is making major investments to upgrade Brazil’s quality infrastructure, especially in remote regions where only 15% of the market is currently under surveillance.

Brazil Unveils ABNT NBR 17225, Standard to Ensure Digital Accessibility

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) introduced ABNT NBR 17225, a new standard aimed at ensuring websites and digital applications are accessible to all, including people with disabilities or temporary limitations.

Inmetro Launches Artificial Intelligence Center to Boost Metrology and Technological Innovation in Brazil

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has established the Artificial Intelligence Center (CIAI) to enhance metrology and technological innovation in Brazil.

ABNT Recertifies Pindamonhangaba as a Smart and Resilient City

On February 20, 2025, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) recertified Pindamonhangaba under the ABNT ISO 37122 – Smart City and ABNT ISO 37123 – Resilient City standards.

First Brazilian Company Certified for Combating Violence Against Women

Versátil Andaimes, a company based in Paraná, has become the first in Brazil to receive the Nós por Elas/ABNT Seal, certifying its commitment to best practices in combating violence against women.

Inmetro Offers Exclusive License for Nanocarbon Technology to Drive Decarbonization

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) have announced an exclusive licensing opportunity for a new technology that converts lignin, a common waste product in paper and biofuel production, into nanocarbon.

ABNT Launches Updated ESG Guidelines Adding Sustainable Use of Oceans and Materiality

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) is in the process of modernizing its ESG guidelines, expanding ABNT PR 2030 into a four-part series.

ABNT and Sebrae Partner to Train 10,000 Companies in ESG Standards

ABNT and the Brazilian Support Service for Micro and Small Businesses (Sebrae) will sign an agreement in Brasília to train around 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in ESG standards. The program will support businesses across all states, including beauty salons, snack bars, and industries producing screws and plastic materials.

French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event

A web session scheduled for June 4 will present the latest progress on the revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard, which is expected to be published by late 2026 or early 2027.

New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims

The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.

ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.

UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is developing a new accreditation project to support certification against the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s SDG Impact Standards.

Consumer Privacy by Design at Core of New International Standardization Subcommittee

A new subcommittee - ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 44 - has been created to develop international standards for consumer protection in the area of privacy by design.

ISO 59000 Series Backed as Tool to Replace Linear Model With Circular Economy

The sixth Circularity Gap Report from 2024 finds that only 7.2% of the global economy is circular, leaving 92.8% of resources locked in a linear system of extraction, use, and waste.

IATF Confirms Official Interpretations to Rules 6th Edition Through New Communiqué

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-001 to announce two new official interpretations to its Rules 6th Edition.

Tracking Revisions of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001—The Most Widely Used ISO Management Standards

The three most widely used ISO management system standards—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—are all in the process of being revised.

ISO 19011 Revision Adds Climate and Tech Focus to Management System Audits

The ISO 19011 standard, which outlines how to audit management systems, is being revised and is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage.

Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status

Illycaffè’s regenerative farming practices are reshaping the global coffee industry—bringing both environmental and quality gains.

Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance

Stellantis has released an updated version of its Scorecard Quick Reference Guide for IATF 16949:2016, effective April 2025.

How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious

As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.